Man sentenced, domestic violence charges dropped

HILLSDALE — The Hillsdale man who allegedly attacked a vehicle that his son and stepson were in was sentenced in Hillsdale County District Court Wednesday.

Stephen Shane Cain, 38 was sentenced to 10 days in jail with credit for three days served and placed on probation for one year.

Cain was sentenced for one count of malicious destruction of property more than $200 but less than $1,000 and two other charges of domestic violence were dropped as part of a plea bargain. He must also pay restitution of $455 and fines and costs of $625.

Despite the plea bargain, Judge Donald Sanderson said there was a need for jail time based on Cain's prior record, which included other charges of domestic violence that were pleaded down.

Cain was arrested on June 1 after an incident where Cain attacked a vehicle that his son and stepson were inside of. Both children are under the age of 3.

Cain slashed tires, dented the hood and broke the windshield of the vehicle, which belonged to a woman he knew. As part of the terms of his plea bargain, Cain must also continue counseling and must not drink while on probation.

The remaining seven days of jail will be spilt up over the course of three weekends so Cain can continue working.